Congratulations! You’ve been accepted to Shawnee State University. We look forward to seeing you in the Fall. Until then, we’ve outlined a few next steps to help get you ready.
Let’s get you all set!
To get started, please follow the checklist below. Fall classes begin August 26, 2024
1. Complete your 2024-25 FAFSA.
Do this as soon as possible to make sure your financial aid is in place. If you have already completed the FAFSA, make sure you added Shawnee State University (our school code is 009942) so we'll receive your information.
2. Get connected.
Shawnee State provides each student with accounts that grant access to all of the technology on campus, including services like your @MyMail Email, your MySSU Student Portal, the campus wi-fi, the Blackboard system for online course interactions, and the SSU App. You need to visit the Get-Connected web page to complete the set-up and verification of these accounts. Once you have created a personal password and set your security settings, you can begin taking full advantage of the tools that allow you to register for classes, talk to your faculty, meet classmates, or even check your grades.
You can get to know ITS and learn more about the technology services available to students by visiting Information Technology Services (ITS) at Shawnee State. Anyone considering the purchase of a laptop for use during the college experience can learn about the SSU Bears Discount by visiting Discount on Lenovo Products for all Shawnee Bears.
Students should download and use the SSU app to access their schedule and communicate with fellow students and staff.
Back to menu Next: Register for Orientation and complete your survey
3. Register for Orientation and complete your survey.
Register now for our new student orientation days beginning in April 2024. You can access this in your MySSU portal under the Orientation tab.
4. Submit your orientation fee.
Submit the $50.00 non-refundable orientation fee. You can access the online payment option through the Orientation tab in your MySSU portal, or you can submit a check or money order to the Office of Admissions.
5. Confirm your Financial Aid package.
To do: Review your Financial Aid package (PDF)
If paying for college is top on the list of your concerns, don’t worry. Our financial aid counselors are here to help navigate the process — from de-mystifying the FAFSA to identifying available tuition assistance. To view your financial aid package, log in to MySSU and click the Financial Aid tab.
Contact us at fin_aid@shawnee.edu to get answers to your questions. Your counselor will discuss financial aid that may be available to you and steps you can take to apply for aid, including grants and student loans.
Haven’t filed the FAFSA yet? Complete your FAFSA at fafsa.gov as soon as possible to make sure your financial aid is in place. If you have already completed the FAFSA, make sure you added Shawnee State University (our school code is 009942) so we’ll receive your information.
6. Plan for living on campus or commuting.
To do: Complete your housing application
From your MySSU portal, click the Housing Tab to submit your Fall 2024 Housing Application.
Of course, if you plan to commute from home (only available for those whose parents live within 50 miles from campus), you can expect a full student life experience, too.